Lately; now; presently; immediately. This very common phrase is, perhaps, most generally used in the western counties.--Halliwell. The word is used in the same senses among ourselves. Thus, many persons say, 'I was there just now,' i. e. a short time ago; and also, 'I will be there just now,' i. e. presently. This last use, however, is not regarded as correct.
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
Repeatedly, at intervals. This phrase is common with us, and is used also in England. [The young wo...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.